There are currently 7 feature films in the beloved Jurassic Park and Jurassic World cinematic franchise, with a new installment slated for release.
The captivating saga, which began with the groundbreaking 1993 film, has expanded over the decades, evolving from the original Jurassic Park trilogy into the Jurassic World series, and now includes an upcoming movie. While the core narrative initially revolved around the disastrous attempts to create a dinosaur theme park, it has since grown into a sprawling narrative about humanity's complex relationship with prehistoric life.
To clarify the exact number, here is a comprehensive list of all feature films in the series:
Film Title | Release Year |
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Jurassic Park | 1993 |
The Lost World: Jurassic Park | 1997 |
Jurassic Park III | 2001 |
Jurassic World | 2015 |
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | 2018 |
Jurassic World Dominion | 2022 |
Jurassic World Rebirth | 2025 |
The Evolution of the Franchise
The Jurassic saga can be primarily divided into two trilogies, plus the latest addition:
- The Original Jurassic Park Trilogy: This foundational series comprises Jurassic Park (1993), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), and Jurassic Park III (2001). These films established the universe and its iconic characters.
- The Jurassic World Trilogy: Picking up years later, this trilogy includes Jurassic World (2015), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). This series explored new facets of the dinosaur-human dynamic and expanded the narrative beyond the islands.
The upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth, set for 2025, marks the seventh feature film in the overarching franchise, continuing the legacy.
Beyond Feature Films
It's important to distinguish between the main feature films and other supplementary content that enriches the Jurassic universe. The franchise also includes short films such as Battle at Big Rock (2019) and the Jurassic World Dominion prologue (2021). While these short films provide additional narrative context and expand the world, they are not counted among the primary feature film installments.
This clear distinction helps in accurately counting the main cinematic releases that form the backbone of the Jurassic series.